1905 Map of Lompoc

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The Santa Maria Valley and the surrounding coastal ranges of early twentieth-century Santa Barbara County are defined here by a network of ranchos and emerging industrial sites. Large historical land grants like Corral de Quati and San Carlos de Jonata still dominate the landscape, though the arrival of the Pacific Coast R R and the Southern Pacific R R marks a shift toward modern transport. Industrial activity is evident at the Union Oil Wells near Mt Solomon and the Asphaltum Mine in the Tinaquaic hills, while the region's spiritual history is anchored by Mission La Purisima and the Santa Ynez Mission. From the settlements of Los Alamos and Los Olivos to the coastal points at Pt Conception and Government Pt, the map reveals a transition from a pastoral Mexican land grant era to a railroad-driven economy.